Know Your Curriculum
What's a curriculum sequence?
A curriculum sequence is the recommended order in which courses should be taken to progress through a degree program.
Where can you find your Degree Works?
My MSU > Banner/Websis > Student Self Service
How do you earn credits?
By successfully completing a course.
What's a "gen-ed?"
Short for general education course, it's a required class no matter the major.
What's a Freshman Advising Hold?
For all freshmen, a Freshman Advising hold prevents you from registering for classes on your own, so you must meet with an advisor to get that hold removed.
Why should you have a copy of your curriculum sequence?
So you know which classes to take each semester and can stay on track to graduate on time.
What is Degree Works?
Degree Works in an online tool that shows your what classes you've completed, what classes you still need, and how close you are to graduating. Think of it as a checklist for your college degree.
How many credits do you need to earn to graduate?
120
Give an example of a gen ed
Answers will vary
How does the Freshman Advising hold help freshmen?
It's put in place to ensure you meet with an advisor before making schedule changes, just to make sure you're on track.
What are the benefits of following a curriculum sequence?
What information can you find in your Degree Works?
Completed classes, remaining requirements, GPA, degree progress
In order to graduate exactly in 4 years, how many credits should you earn each semester?
15
What's the reason behind colleges requiring students to take gen-eds, even if they're not related to their major?
Colleges want graduates to have knowledge in lots of different subjects to be well-rounded before focusing on their major.
What are the two ways to register at Morgan State?
How do you locate your curriculum sequence?
True or False: Degree Works tells you which classes to take and in what order.
False. DW tells you which classes, but not in what order. That's what your curriculum sequence is for.
What's the difference between full-time vs. part-time?
Full-time means 12+ credits. Part-time means less than 12 credits.
True or False: Only freshmen and sophomores take gen ed courses.
False: Students may take gen eds throughout college.
Explain how to register in Student Self Service
(Demo)
They might take classes in the wrong order, miss prerequisite courses, delay graduation, or take unnecessary classes. Degree Works shows what you need. Your curriculum sequence shows when you should take it. You need BOTH to stay on track for graduation.
Why should you check your Degree Works before registering for classes?
To make sure you're taking the classes you still need to graduate.
What's the credit range for each Classification?
Freshman: 0-24
Sophomore: 25-55
Junior: 56-89
Senior: 90+
Do gen ed classes count toward your degree?
Yes, they are required credits for graduation.
Explain how to register via Schedule Planner
(Demo)